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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,630.94, 323,731.20 and 184,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,630.94, 323,731.20 and 184,242 is: 276,606.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,630.94 : 323,731.20 = 184,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,630.94/323,731.20 = 184,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,630.94x = 323,731.20 × 184,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,630.94x = 59,644,883,750.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,644,883,750.40/215,630.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,606.33

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